lingers

[US]/ˈlɪŋɡəz/
[UK]/ˈlɪŋɡərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to stay in a place longer than necessary; to take a long time to disappear; to remain in a state of uncertainty; to continue looking at or thinking about something

Phrases & Collocations

time lingers

memory lingers

silence lingers

love lingers

pain lingers

shadow lingers

fear lingers

hope lingers

scent lingers

thought lingers

Example Sentences

the scent of flowers lingers in the air.

the memory of her smile lingers in my mind.

this song lingers long after it ends.

a feeling of nostalgia lingers when i visit my hometown.

his words lingered with me for days.

the taste of the dish lingers on my palate.

lingering doubts can affect your decisions.

the fog lingers in the valley until noon.

her laughter lingers in the room long after she leaves.

that moment of joy lingers in my heart.

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